Moringa and Cholesterol

Moringa has been used for centuries by various cultures for its many health benefits. Moringa is traditionally used to help patients with chronic inflammation, cancer, joint pain, cholesterol, and diabetes. 

In this article, we’ll explain what exactly is moringa, and how it can be used as a way to lower cholesterol and control diabetes.

What Is Moringa?

Moringa is known as Moringa oleifera. The moringa tree is native to India. Moringa, also known as the horseradish tree, is also grown in subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Moringa has antidepressant, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects. The benefits of moringa are extensive and the risks minimal. Consumption of moringa may increase antinutrients, which reduce the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals.

It is important to note that the leaves, not the bark should be consumed. The bark can cause miscarriages in pregnant women. Most moringa on the market comes from the leaves, but it is important to double-check.

These leaves are high in vitamins B6, A and C as well as magnesium, protein and iron. 

Moringa for Cholesterol

Moringa has been shown to have positive effects on overall heart health. Since moringa can lower your cholesterol it may also lower your risk for heart disease.

In various animal studies moringa taken on a daily basis reduced bad cholesterol. The hypolipidaemic effect also lowered the serum cholesterol, phospholipids, triglycerides, and VLDL. HDL, good cholesterol was shown to increase.

Pura moringa Garland seeds are also high in oleic acid. Oleic acid is often found in olive oil. This monosaturated fatty acid is powerful at lowering cholesterol.

How Moringa Can Help Diabetes

Moringa contains insulin resemblant proteins. Studies show that these proteins are effective at reducing blood sugar. 

Moringa can also reduce overall blood glucose levels. In effect, patients were shown to have improved hemoglobin and protein.

Compounds in moringa leaf specifically, might help the body process sugar. The moringa leaf has also been shown to aid the body in metabolizing insulin.

A study showed that taking just 7 grams(1.5 teaspoons) of Moringa leaf powder daily for three months reduced fasting blood sugar. The 30 women in the study had an average reduction of 13.5% in their resting blood glucose levels. Scientists believe this improvement is due to the isothiocyanate in moringa.

Moringa is often prescribed to patients struggling with the effects of insulin resistance.

Moringa Benefits Overall Health

It is clear that anyone can benefit from moringa. We all face inflammation to some degree, so it is important to take steps to reduce that inflammation for improved overall wellness, especially if you have diabetes or high cholesterol.

Moringa can easily be incorporated into any routine. There are pills, capsules, and powder forms of moringa leaf. You can mix the powder into morning smoothies or evening tea. 

It is important before taking an herbal supplement to consult with your physician about moringa Dallas products. You can also contact us at Pura Moringa today for any questions about the benefits of moringa!